Today OZY columnist and former CIA chief John McLaughlin gives unrivaled insight into the U.S. assassination of Iran's Qassem Soleimani. Plus, read our series on Hidden Boomers: surprising ways countries are boosting their economies, from video games in Poland to bees in the Caribbean.
| | | It's just a matter of how and when Tehran will respond. On Thursday, President Trump authorized the killing of Iranian Quds Force chief Qassem Soleimani. The reaction has been nothing short of sharp condemnation in Iran and in the Middle East generally, apart from Israel and Saudi Arabia. American politicians all note Soleimani’s evil deeds but are divided over the wisdom of killing him and over the longer-range consequences. We caught up with OZY senior contributor and former CIA Deputy Director and Acting Director John McLaughlin for some perspective on what this means and where it might head. | | READ NOW |
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| | | | These economic innovators are thriving in surprising places. The global economy does not move as one. At any point, some countries run hot while others run cold. But for a fresh outlook for 2020, we here at OZY thought it would be a good time to explore the places you wouldn’t expect to be doing well — and find some aspects of their economies worth imitating elsewhere. Check out our Hidden Boomers. | | READ NOW |
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| | | For decades, the region relied on its beaches to attract tourists. Now, it’s pitching an unlikely new attraction. |
| | | Sunflower oil entrepreneur Brigitha Faustin is helping push African agribusiness to the next level. |
| | | Poland's video game sales are surging, helping to diversify the economy of the export-driven nation. |
| | | From persuasive politics to a sunny new dream job, here’s the best of OZY this week. |
| | | Didn't get a Peloton for Christmas? Here are the other ways we're going to get fit in the New Year. |
| | | Shannon Thomas is fueling a rising tide of river surfing and paddling in the Midwest. |
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